1878-CC GSA Morgan Dollar (BOX & COA)

The 1878-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar is a prized survivor from the vaults of the U.S. Treasury and a cornerstone of any serious Morgan Dollar collection. Struck at the legendary Carson City Mint during the Morgan series' inaugural year, this coin comes in its original General Services Administration (GSA) hard plastic holder, complete with the government-issued box and Certificate of Authenticity. With its "CC" mint mark and bold Wild West roots, this coin offers more than silver content—it tells a story of frontier history and national heritage.

Historical Insight:

The Carson City Mint was established to process silver from the nearby Comstock Lode and remains one of the most romanticized mints in U.S. history. The 1878-CC Morgan marks the first year of the series and one of the earliest silver dollars to carry the famous "CC" mint mark. Stored in Treasury vaults for nearly a century, these coins were rediscovered and released in the 1970s as part of the GSA sales—making their original government packaging just as collectible as the coin itself. For many collectors, the 1878-CC GSA Morgan is the perfect blend of rarity, condition, and Old West mystique.

Highlights:

• Year: 1878
• Mint: Carson City (CC)
• Metal Content: .7734 troy oz actual silver weight
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Obverse: Features the profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap crowned with wheat and cotton, surrounded by 13 stars and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
• Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings holding arrows and an olive branch, framed by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR," with the "CC" mint mark prominently below the wreath.
• GSA Hoard Status: Strong representation in the hoard, making it one of the most collectible and accessible Carson City issues in high grade